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08-05-2013, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike & Helene
Trailer: Scamp 5er
Florida
Posts: 105
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Scamp 5er bed modification: How much skill is required?
My name is Mike and I,m very new to this forum. I have a 1995, new to me , 5er. I'm thinking of taking out the front couch/bed to add some drawers on one side and a hanging closet on the other with stairs to get into bed in the middle. How hard is it to remove the couch and hardware down to the floor to start working on this. I need to know what I'm getting myself into, before I start.
Love this site and read it daily. Thank you for being here.
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08-05-2013, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Cyndi
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 5th Wheel/2019 Toyota Tundra
Iowa
Posts: 1,105
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Mike:
If this link works it will take you to a thread of one of the members who converted their bed. I would love to turn our bed as I am always the one stuck up against the wall. Hope this works for you otherwise the member goes by peterh.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...t-28336-4.html.
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08-05-2013, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Cyndi
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 5th Wheel/2019 Toyota Tundra
Iowa
Posts: 1,105
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Mike:
I found more pictures of his bed modification.
peterh's Trailer :: 2005 Scamp 5th Wheel
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08-05-2013, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Hi Mike! to FiberglassRV, we're glad you're here
There are lots of kind and help folks here on the forums. You've already noticed with Cyndi posting a great thread that may help you. There's lots more info here in the archives and from new members too, all you need to do is ask.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-06-2013, 02:01 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike & Helene
Trailer: Scamp 5er
Florida
Posts: 105
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thanks for all your info. But the one thing I'm interested in is how long of a project is this. How much work and what is the skill level required. I have basic carpentry skills but have limited tools. No fancy stuff, just basic tools. Can one guys with average building skills do this or should he look for help? I've learned alot from the responses but still a little nervous to get started.
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08-06-2013, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jared
Trailer: 1984 19' scamp
Kansas
Posts: 1,610
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What do you consider basic skills and limited tools? I consider myself to have limited wood working tools with a table saw, miter saw, hand router etc.
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08-06-2013, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Cyndi
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 5th Wheel/2019 Toyota Tundra
Iowa
Posts: 1,105
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That's how you get more tools by doing projects.
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08-06-2013, 03:45 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike & Helene
Trailer: Scamp 5er
Florida
Posts: 105
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By basic skills I mean I'm not a carpenter by trade, of a tool and die kind of guy. I've got a radial arm saw, router, skill saw, jug saw, things like that. I am by no means a carpenter. Just a good, fun of the mill general home owner with reasonable skills. That being said, do you think, that a job like taking out the bench seat and changing the configuration of the bed is something I should really think about before starting?
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08-06-2013, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jared
Trailer: 1984 19' scamp
Kansas
Posts: 1,610
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I'm sure you could do it. I considered it, considered what it would take to do it, and promptly dismissed the idea. Plus, I like having my couch. What I'm going to do, is get a cushion made to fit the top bunk, that will make it level with the bed, so I can lay lengthwise. It requires no work on my part, and during the day, I can throw the cushion up on the bed, drop the bunk down, and have my couch back. I also couldn't get my kayaks in if I didn't have the extra bit of room the couch provides.
Between being riveted to the shower, etc., I didn't want to take the time.
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08-06-2013, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ted
Trailer: (Dark side)Crossroads Now
Glade Valley, North Carolina
Posts: 990
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Mike welcome to the forum.
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08-06-2013, 05:55 PM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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Anytime you take on a project that pushes you to use new skills or solve new problems you have to be prepared to pay a "fools tax". That tax is whatever lost time from doing it bass ackward, or breaking something costs.
Next time you do it or something like it your an old pro and get to do it (mostly) tax free.
Don't consider having to purchase new tools a downside, heck that is the best reason to purchase a tool.... need it to do a job at hand. And a lot of times that tool is the only pay your gonna get. Unless spouse really values the job you just did.
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08-06-2013, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2013 Lil Snoozy #161 (SOLD)/2010 Tacoma
NE Oklahoma
Posts: 2,358
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I think if you have a square, good sharp pencil, and things like that.
You should be able to get 'er done.
My biggest hesitations are figuring out how to take something apart
so I can reuse it on installation......lol
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08-06-2013, 06:51 PM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlkeigley
My biggest hesitations are figuring out how to take something apart
so I can reuse it on installation......lol
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Can I get a witness and an Amen.
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08-06-2013, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike & Helene
Trailer: Scamp 5er
Florida
Posts: 105
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Thanks for all your comments and support. I do feel that, with taking my time, I could do it, and probably will. But! I'm going to wait for the scamper convention in Feb at Highland Hammocks to see if anyone has done it and is there any problems I can avoid.
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08-06-2013, 07:12 PM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Sullivan
I'm going to wait for the scamper convention in Feb at Highland Hammocks to see if anyone has done it and is there any problems I can avoid.
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Sounds like a winning plan.
It is a wise man that is willing to learn from the experience and mistakes of others.
I myself am a big on letting the grand kids run around in the back yard to find out if the doggy deposits are all cleaned up. Thus I too learn from the experience and mistakes of others.
Dang we are both pretty smart ain't we!
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08-06-2013, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2013 Lil Snoozy #161 (SOLD)/2010 Tacoma
NE Oklahoma
Posts: 2,358
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Patience is the greatest tool in anyone's tool box.
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08-06-2013, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Any chance of a moderator changing the subject of this thread to bed or whatever?
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08-07-2013, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike & Helene
Trailer: Scamp 5er
Florida
Posts: 105
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Thanks for the welcome papa-t , I know I will enjoy myself to no end.
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08-07-2013, 07:17 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 1,861
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Mike
I turned the bed around, added steps and retained the seat by the door for just over $100. (Not including Lowes seat cushion.) It can be done with a skill saw, jigsaw, router and hand tools. It is also very easy to return to the orig. configuration if needed. You use a full size mattress with this configuration.
Eddie
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08-07-2013, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike & Helene
Trailer: Scamp 5er
Florida
Posts: 105
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How cool is that. I will have to give that alot of thought. Lets see, $100, about 3-4 hours work, or possibly weeks of work and who know how much money. Still thinking and will be for some time.
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