1996 16' Scamp Refrigerator Roof Vent Cap Replacement

[Baj]

Hi All,

My refrigerator(larger size scamp fridge) roof vent cap got beat up bad by a hail storm and has left a good size hole in it along with multiple other cracks all over it.. I called scamp to order the cap and unfortunately they changed to a new style in 2009 and no longer carry the old style. I need to remove my cap and the base that it attaches to which is mounted to the roof. This will require drilling out the rivets etc and then filling those rivet holes since the new base has a different hole pattern. Ugh! Anyone gone through this? or have any tips or suggestions? I did a few searches with no luck on an existing thread...

[Donna D.]

Rather than buy from Scamp, have you tried to find one of the older styles.. or one that fits better? Is what you need any of these? RV Refrigerator Roof Vents Here's some metal ones if you'd rather: RV Refrigerator Vent Covers

[Roy in TO]

That was my thought ... find used or NOS (New Old Stock).

Donna, do you still have the link to the list of RV wreckers?

[Donna D.]

Roy, I got your PM. Here's what I know about:

RV Doctor George

Erickson's RV New/Used RV Parts

This is a link to the VERY OLD FiberglassRV.com parts page I don't know many of those places are still in business.

Then there's this: RV Salvage

and lastly this one, also has Canadian salvage yards and it's updated regularly, it was updated 5/1/12: RV Salvage/Surplus Yards

Does this help?

[Roy in TO]

That is it! And them some ...

[charliej]

I have a 2002. The replacement I got was a Camco RV. Available at any RV store. Bolted right on the old base.

[Hambone]

yes get a camco, bolted right up to my 1996 scamp base, or modify a new cover with some aluminum angle. I tried to fit a new base on my camper and after drilling out rivets, new base cracked as I was installing (roof is curved base isnt) and that was a scamp part. so reinstalled old base and modified new cover with angle. Then when replacing my dads refrigerator cover on his rig, found out camco cover fit my old base perfectly, actually if I remember right the camco cover would have fit either base depending on which holes you punched out

[Baj]

Your all a huge help as always, Thank you! I am gonna pick up a camco asap.

[Baj]

The camco vent worked perfectly! Four screws and your done! Thank you all very much!

[Aram in Napa]

Originally Posted by charliej

I have a 2002. The replacement I got was a Camco RV. Available at any RV store. Bolted right on the old base.

Hey Charlie! Now I have to replace the base as it's falling apart, but the cap you put on is still in great shape. Unfortunately I had to buy the new cap since the new base won't accept the old cap. Want it back? (kidding!)
We love the Scamp and it's still going strong.

[charliej]

Originally Posted by Aram in Napa

Hey Charlie! Now I have to replace the base as it's falling apart, but the cap you put on is still in great shape. Unfortunately I had to buy the new cap since the new base won't accept the old cap. Want it back? (kidding!)
We love the Scamp and it's still going strong.

Hi Aram !! Wow a blast from the past! I'm glad the Scamp is working out for you. I really enjoyed it while I had it. Yep, things do get old and wear out. Hopefully all else has been fine with it. The best part is that as long as you have maintained it, even after 6 years of great times, you can probably sell it for what you bought it for! I bought a 17 foot Casita after the Scamp and have happily put thousands of miles in it. Take care Aram and use this forum for any questions or help that you may need. Great people here. I primarily hang out on the Casita Travel Trailer forum as it is more brand specific.


Best wishes to the both of you.


CharlieJ