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12-02-2010, 10:27 AM
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Member
Trailer: 1973 Boler (Boler Manufacturing
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Scamp Bottom Door Bar Hook
There is a big gap at the bottom of the door on my Boler where it should seal against the door opening. I know this is a very common issue and I came across this on the Scamp parts website
Bottom Door Bar Hook
They call it a bottom door bar hook and they say it helps to force the bottom of the door closed on older trailers. I called the parts guy there and he was not sure if it would work on a Boler door or not. I can't quite see how it would work from the picture. Has anybody ever installed one of these on a Scamp or Boler, or have any insight as to whether or not it may work for me?
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12-02-2010, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler 1984
Posts: 2,938
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If that thing works on a Boler door let us know. It would be a boon for almost every Boler owner outt there.
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12-02-2010, 04:05 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 77 Scamp
Posts: 716
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I would be curious how that attaches? I just use a 2 x 4 wedged on bottom left edge during winter. seems to force the door back into shape
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12-02-2010, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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I took the one off my Scamp and threw it away. It was the proper shape, but was rusty and ugly and didn't see where it did anything at all. YMMV
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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12-02-2010, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 16 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 1,043
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YMMV ?
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12-02-2010, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Z
YMMV ?
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Your Mileage May Vary (maybe you had a different outcome)
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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12-02-2010, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler 1984
Posts: 2,938
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Hmmmmm!
So we put it in the same box with the 200 mpg carb, Eh?
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12-03-2010, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 16 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 1,043
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Your Mileage May Vary (maybe you had a different outcome)
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I couldn't come up with anything
It's like those vanity license plates that got ya scratchin your head..... so simple yours was
By the way I got the app that was just released for the smartphone and your name was the first one i clicked on..... app works really good....
Now back to our regularly scheduled post
Joe
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12-03-2010, 12:57 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1973 Boler (Boler Manufacturing
Posts: 38
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Donna, in what orientation was the bar installed ? I have no idea how this thing would work. Is there any chance you happen to have a picture of your trailer with the bar installed?
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12-03-2010, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Jesse
Donna, in what orientation was the bar installed ? I have no idea how this thing would work. Is there any chance you happen to have a picture of your trailer with the bar installed?
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No sorry John, I don't have any pictures. It seems like the open portion was to the rear of the trailer, since it was mounted on the hinge side. Gosh, it's been at least five years since I took it off. Maybe someone with a Scamp can take a picture!?!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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12-04-2010, 12:19 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Toyota Sunrader and 16 ft Scamp
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John, I have had several Scamps and none of them have had what you describe at the door bottom. I have intentionally removed the weather seal on the door bottoms.
When winter camping and using your furnace it allows you to crack the roof vent and you have complete flow through ventilation without opening a window.
John
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12-04-2010, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1979 13 ft Boler and 1987 Bigfoot 5th Wheel
Posts: 2,025
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I would think one would close the door and then shove the clamp on the bottom of the door and body like a giant paperclip. The short side going under the trailer, where I assume there is someplace for it to go without hitting the underside of the trailer.?.
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12-04-2010, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Cyndi
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 5th Wheel/2019 Toyota Tundra
Iowa
Posts: 1,105
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We had one on our 07 13'. You had to make sure you had it hooked otherwise the inside bottom of the door would get dirty when traveling. Our 2010 5th wheel doesn't have one.
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12-06-2010, 07:17 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Cloud 13 ft and Compact Jr
Posts: 328
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I think what would really help John, and me too, would be a photograph of mounting and in use.
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12-06-2010, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 74 Boler 13 ft / 97 Ford Aerostar
Posts: 368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Jesse
There is a big gap at the bottom of the door on my Boler where it should seal against the door opening. I know this is a very common issue and I came across this on the Scamp parts website
Bottom Door Bar Hook
They call it a bottom door bar hook and they say it helps to force the bottom of the door closed on older trailers. I called the parts guy there and he was not sure if it would work on a Boler door or not. I can't quite see how it would work from the picture. Has anybody ever installed one of these on a Scamp or Boler, or have any insight as to whether or not it may work for me?
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Hi John,
A couple of years ago I noticed the same thing on the Scamp website and inquired about it on this forum. The feeling then was that it would likely not help much with forcing the door closed. This led me to actually fix the door, with a repair that was relatively easy to do, worked great and is still working. If you have the same issue as me, it might be a better way to go. The entire thread can be viewed here: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/scamp-boler-bottom-door-bar-hook-37682.html
Good luck.
Rick G
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12-09-2010, 12:00 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Scamp 1983 and 1972 Compact Jr (project)
Posts: 554
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Our 83 has a horrendous bottom gap. I took the simple (and farmer/redneck) way. I put an eyebbolt thru the bottom of the door and one in the cabinent under the couch/gaucho. When closing the door bend down grab the rubber bungee cord (referred to as a "tarp strap" in our neighborhood), strech it and hook into the eye in the door. Sucks it real tight....
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