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02-10-2006, 09:07 PM
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#101
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Moderator's note: "John the Glassman" has joined us, with an Official Word on the future of Scamp.
Yes Scamp is rebuilding,We are building new plugs to make the new molds from. There will be some changes for sure,and rest assured that all will be for the good. We currently have a small crew working on the new plugs. Once we are done with the plugs they are being sent out to have new molds built from the plugs. This is being done because of space limitations now. As soon as the old building is released from the fire investigators,a new building is to be started right away. The fire is believed to have started in a dust collecter in the grinding area. The goal right now is to get the 16' shells finished first so that the custom shop can continue working and putting out trailers. Then then remaining parts for the 16 will be completed,then 13,then 5th wheel.
What do you think about a Grand Reopening Campout???????????
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02-10-2006, 10:28 PM
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#102
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 237
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welcome to the site and great to hear about the progress it will be great to have the scamps back on line soon and a grand reopening camp out will be a blast
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02-11-2006, 12:32 AM
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#103
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Administrator
Name: Mary
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21; formerly Casita 1999 17 ft Liberty Deluxe
Posts: 10,941
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Thank you, John, for that report. As you can tell, many people here are concerned about your company's situation... and not all of them are Scamp owners! (yet?)
Keep us posted.
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02-11-2006, 12:58 AM
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#104
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1992 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 1,021
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Thanks so much for the on-the-ground update, John! If we didn't live 3,000 miles away ...and have to work, we'd be at the grand opening camp-out in a heartbeat. Great idea!
Nancy
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02-11-2006, 05:41 AM
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#105
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1986 U-Haul CT13 ft
Posts: 494
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A Grand Reopening Scamp-out in Backus would be a great celebration, and the sooner the better! You can count on this UHauler to join you Scampers, with all the best wishes in the world.
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02-11-2006, 06:06 AM
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#106
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1996 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel ('TOGETHERNEST' SLEEPS 8
Posts: 270
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Glad to have you abord John and to hear first hand news. A reopening gathering would be great and would be glad to help out. As far as changes in the basic design don't make too many as most of us feel that you made a first class basic unit. Of coarse most of us make a lot of MODS to ours but that is part of it . I always say our 5er is perfect for 2 people that like each other very much. Have towed it now 75,000 miles. and only problem were the original tires. See ya at the opening.
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02-11-2006, 07:21 AM
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#107
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Senior Member
Trailer: Y2K6 Bigfoot 25 ft (25B25RQ) & Y2K3 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 5,040
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John, Welcome and thanks for the good news!
A Grand Re-Opening Scamp-Out would be a superb idea! You'll probably need several THOUSAND acres!
Keep us posted!
Roger
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02-11-2006, 08:23 AM
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#108
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Senior Member
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May I be the first person from another continent to say that's good news and to wish you every success?
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The fire is believed to have started in a dust collecter in the grinding area.
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I will end here and start baking the humble pie, as I am the one that suggested it might have been a hot mix.......
Andrew
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02-11-2006, 11:40 AM
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Member
Trailer: 13 ft Burro
Posts: 39
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John, Thanks for letting us know the great news. And welcome to FGRV!
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02-12-2006, 12:02 AM
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#110
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler 17 ft
Posts: 510
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The fire is believed to have started in a dust collecter in the grinding area.
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Okay, everyone: check your dryers, vacuum cleanerss, furnace vents, even compost heaps if the weather has been dry: mother nature can start a fire when you least expect it. Thanks for the heads up, and let's be careful out there!
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02-12-2006, 12:29 AM
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#111
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita 2000 Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 844
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John, thanks for the update. I am so glad you are rebuilding!!! I was up there last summer for some repairs, and I love my Scamp. I was impressed by the friendlyness of everyone at the factory. You are some great folks.
A Scamp grand reopening celebration of the new factory in Backus is a great idea.
We all felt so bad for you all when hearing of the fire. Soooo Sad! Friday the 13th it was, we will remember that date. We are hoping for a quick recovery for you all so you can get back to work, and things being normal once again. It has been a very stressful winter for you all, and you are in our prayers.
Thanks much for the update, and please keep us posted.
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02-12-2006, 04:30 PM
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#112
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Member
Trailer: Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 41
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Hi John
As others have mentioned, the Grand Reopening Campout would be great. If there is anything I can help you folks with in planning this event, just let me know. I am sure there are a lot of us in MN and neighboring States that would be delighted in helping plan the event.
Jim Paskett
SOI # 118
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02-13-2006, 07:38 PM
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#113
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1979 13 ft Boler and 1987 Bigfoot 5th Wheel
Posts: 2,025
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Thank you for the update John! It was indeed a sad day here when we learned about the fire. I'm glad things are moving forward to get scamp back up and producing trailers. Please keep us updated as thing progress.
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02-18-2006, 02:22 AM
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#114
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2001 13 ft Scamp / 1993 Jeep Cherokee
Posts: 1,294
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Hey I'll be at the Grand Opening if it's in late August. I could detour to Minnesota on my way back from Alaska.
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03-05-2006, 10:26 PM
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#115
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2000 19 ft (formerly 17 ft) Casita Freedom Deluxe ('Nuestra Casita') / 2000 4WD V8 Tundra
Posts: 760
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Any further news?
Kurt & Ann K.
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03-07-2006, 05:57 PM
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#116
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Any further news? :shg :conf
Kurt & Ann K.
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We just today finished the last plug needed to get the custom shop back up and building trailers. The plug still needs to have a mold cast from it then we can get the parts produced. Things are moving ahead,it sounds like the new factory will be up in a few months.
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03-07-2006, 06:27 PM
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#117
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Senior Member
Trailer: Bigfoot 25 ft / Dodge 3500HD 4X4 Jake Brake
Posts: 7,316
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That sounds great John. Thanks for the update.
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03-08-2006, 08:25 AM
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#118
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 Casita Liberty Deluxe 17 ft / Honda Odyssey
Posts: 705
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Quote:
Hey I'll be at the Grand Opening if it's in late August. I could detour to Minnesota on my way back from Alaska.
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That would be a heck of a detour!
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03-10-2006, 08:46 AM
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#119
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2000 19 ft (formerly 17 ft) Casita Freedom Deluxe ('Nuestra Casita') / 2000 4WD V8 Tundra
Posts: 760
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John,
Thanks for the good news, how are the buildings coming?
Joy A,
Now that would be a real extensive "Andy Earthman" type road trip!
Kurt & Ann K.
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03-12-2006, 11:31 AM
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#120
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Member
Trailer: 98 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 50
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Hi;
A gathering would be great. We would love to come. But a time and place would have to be picked soon. I know our Summer is filling fast. We have two weekends in June filled, two or three in July, one in August, and one in September. I bet others are the same. My guess would be 30 to 60 trailers would come. Some have bathrooms, some don't, some only camp where there are full hook-ups, and some of us are ok with a flat spot in a field.
Good luck
Pat G.
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