Question about Scamp Options

[Ken C]

just a side note here. Photos of the rare front dinette side bath deluxe were posted Here recently. It's hard to find photos of this model.

[Lee Senn]

Sharon Just a thought. Take a look at the Scamp plan #4 and visualize the following mod. lengthen either side of the rear dinette to where it is long enough for either you or your husband to use it for sleeping ( not a very complex mod and with the advise of forum members I think it could be eaisly done ). Now you have your bathroom in a roomy and airy configuration. One sleeps on the front sofa the other on one side of the modified rear dinette and you could actually use the other side of the dinette for it's intended purpose..dining ! In this instance you would both need to sit on the same side of the dining table. You would even be able to leave both beds made up at all times if so desired. Lee

[Sharon G]

Ken, I appreciate that photo. I combed the Scamp site for a photo of the front dinette and couldn't find one.

Lee, I can do mods, but my construction always looks very home-done, so I would be very reluctant to try to do the mods you mentioned.

I will probably end up getting the regular Scamp instead of the custom deluxe. It depends on finances at the time. But even so, I think I could get an open, airy feeling with the side bathroom by having windows over the stove and sink counters on opposite sides of the trailer. I would keep the front sofa made up as a bed, probably with a custom mattress or cushion that would make for comfortable sleeping.

Since DH is so short, I am hoping a width-wise bed would work for him, like this:

[Kent I]

I sense that you are looking for a new trailer and looking for twin beds, and a bathroom, have you thought about a Fiberstream in good condition?

[Donna D.]

In order to get a U-shaped dinette, you'll need to order a deluxe, if Scamp will even make it. Otherwise you'll need to modify the standard like peterh did to get a U-shape.
:Converting dinette into a "U" with more accessible storage.

[Lee Senn]

Sharon Your idea for a bed across the back is a really great solution. An inexpensive way to get there would be to cut the dinette table in two pieces ( I hear the part about you not being up to complex remodeling but this could be done by any cabinet shop for you very inexpensively ). One piece of the table could then be dedicated to a bed across the back and the other piece would then be used as the dining table. Alas although I can do remodeling I lack your computer skills and can't furnish a drawing. Lee

[floyd]

I also need to find out if Scamp's front sofa is large enough for an adult to sleep on. If so, my plan is to make the rear dinette a 28" wide twin bed, leaving two small seating areas (maybe) and eliminating the dining table. We could carry a small folding table in the truck if we needed one (like on rainy days when we were stuck inside).

Simple solution to the wraparound couch , allowing for a bed in the back as well as more comfort.....

[Weinel, Alan]

But if not comparing Apples to Apples it is easy to misunderstand some comments here too.

Fuji and Granny Smith?

[Sharon G]

Just a quick update. DH and I have definitely decided on a Scamp 19. We will probably be able to get it in late 2011.

We've decided that the nightly crawl-over might not be so bad if we could crawl down to the bottom of the bed to stairs instead of directly over each other. I'd have hand grabs installed.

Here is a drawing of my tentative plans for mods. The batteries will be at the center rear of the trailer. I use AGM's, so they don't require venting, although I will probably add it anyway for super safety. That's to help reduce the Scamp 19's high tongue weight.

The washer is just a whimsical dream at this point. Only to be used where we had electricity but no laundry facilities. The washer uses 10 gallons per load, and I'd drain it into a Blueboy tote. I'd use a wooden folding drying rack bungied to the back bumper. Since we prefer camping in National Forests, this would work some of the time anyway. (Now I use a Wonder Washer and bungie the drying rack to my Aliner's back bumper.)

[John & BJ S.]

Originally Posted by Sharon G

Just a quick update. DH and I have definitely decided on a Scamp 19. We will probably be able to get it in late 2011.

I think you'll love the 5er. We snagged a super deal on a 2010 Deluxe Layout A that works wonderful for us. I've added a rack for the canoe on top but nothing else yet. It came with a 3" factory lift that is going to get reduced to a 1.5" lift real soon now so it fits in the garage better. It's a great match for our Toyota Tacoma.

John & BJ

[Sharon G]

Originally Posted by John & BJ S.

I think you'll love the 5er. We snagged a super deal on a 2010 Deluxe Layout A that works wonderful for us. I've added a rack for the canoe on top but nothing else yet. It came with a 3" factory lift that is going to get reduced to a 1.5" lift real soon now so it fits in the garage better. It's a great match for our Toyota Tacoma.

John & BJ

I looked at the picture of your Scamp on your trailer profile. I sure do love those jalousie windows in the loft. Will be wonderful for getting fresh air in when it rains.

I'm not sure the 3" lift will be high enough for us. We have a full sized Silverado and the rails are so high we can barely see over them. I'll worry about that when we get closer to buying, though!

[Radar1]

Originally Posted by Sharon G

(Now I use a Wonder Washer and bungie the drying rack to my Aliner's back bumper.)

Is this the Wonder Wash that you use? If so, how do you like it?

Wonder Wash

John

[Sharon G]

John, yes that's the one I have except I have an older model. Before they improved it, there were problems with the handle and the lid. My handle came off, but it is even easier to use by just spinning the barrel by hand. It's important to spin it slowly enough that the clothes fall from top to bottom each spin.

It gets our camping clothes VERY very clean. I imagine the new improved version shown in the video would be even better. I love my little machine.

I also have the small 2 lb. spin dryer that Laundry Alternative sells. It can do one large towel or one pair of jeans at a time, or several smaller items. It dries them dryer than the spin cycle on my washing machine at home in 2 minutes. It does run on electricity, though, so you can't use it boondocking.

[Roy in TO]

One of these should do the trick, they have been around a lot longer and take up a lot less room.
Columbus Washboard Company, only washboard made in the USA

Gosh Darn, I forgot these things double as a musical instrument. Perfect for around the campfire too!

[Sharon G]

Roy, I would probably wear dirty clothes if I had to wash them on one of those!

[Ken C]

Wonder Wash, neat, never heard of it before. You learn something new every day!

[Roger C H]

Some notes on things I read in this thread:

Trilliums have Ensolite walls. They also have opening windows on all four sides. Also the windows, with the exception of the door window, are all jalousie type which allow being open in the rain. These are some of the reasons we bought a Trillium.

Re: washing clothes. I understand you can get a clean 5 gal bucket with a sealing top at most hardware stores. This can be anchored to the tongue of your rig. Add water and cold water detergent and you have a wash machine which will have your clothes cleaned by your next stop.

Don't Scamps have exposed plywood floors, ala Aliner?