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Old 04-06-2013, 09:16 PM   #1
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I'm looking at buying an egg trailer with no name or id tag on it. The title says Luv bug but the owner says it's a Scamp. The title says 13' but that is the length of the box. Vehicle ID is questionable, three letters followed by 1230. Does anyone have an idea how I might be able to figure out what it is and how old? Title says 95 but I'm not so sure. Didn't luv bug stop production about 1980?
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Old 04-06-2013, 09:29 PM   #2
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Hi Tom. If the title says Love Bug, it's a Love Bug. BUT, if it's a Scamp, maybe you can use this info from the VIN to determine it's actual age: Scamp VIN decoding

Here's a bunch of info about the Love Bug: Fiberglass RV - Love Bug Trailers Use the scroll bar on the left to get to the threads.

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Old 04-06-2013, 10:01 PM   #3
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I'll check it out. No ID plate but i did not look for the stamp on the frame. It has a recessed pull handle on the door exterior. Scamp says they never made a latch like that. The lock is broken and not sure about getting a replacement latch or if the lock can be replaced. Thanks
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Love Bug used the Bargman L-400 Lockset. They are very, very scarce. You may be a able to get a kit on eBay for just the lock portion, but be prepared to spend some coin. There ARE new alternatives, but requires a bit of fiberglass work. If fact, we're talking about this exact same thing here: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ent-57477.html

BTW: Scamp never manufactured with a paddle handle lockset.

I wouldn't consider a broken lock to be a deal breaker, if everything else about the trailer is what you're looking for.

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Old 04-07-2013, 06:29 PM   #5
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The older Scamp ID's (before the 17 digit VIN) started with E followed buy numbers. They were metal stamped on top of the the RH (I think) frame rail just behind the coupler.
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