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08-01-2016, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lil
Trailer: '84 13' Scamp & '14 homebuilt Benroy Teardrop
Minnesota
Posts: 333
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Door Hinge Parts for '84 Scamp
I just noticed that the top hinge on my Scamp is missing the spring and lock washer. I went to the Scamp website and found I can order a replacement door hinge repair kit, but it's so shiny and new looking that I'm afraid it will look glaringly out of place since the pieces I need lack the patina of 32 years of "living".
Anyone have any ideas where I might find old parts?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Lil M.
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” ― John Muir
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08-01-2016, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Donna D
Trailer: Escape 5.0 TA, 2014
Oregon
Posts: 24,531
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You'll be a lot happier if you order the bolt, spring, nut and lube from Ian: Products Archive - Boler-Camping
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-01-2016, 07:28 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 6,178
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I second Donna's recommendation. Go for the best new parts you can find. I wouldn't worry too much about the "shiny new" appearance. They will acquire a patina quickly in use!
Or take a look at Ian's work on his Boler. There's a link on his website. You can bring the old hinges back to shiny new! And windows, and belly band, and...
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08-01-2016, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jennifer
Trailer: 1979 Scamp 13'
Colorado
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I just bought Ian's spruce up kit....arrived super fast, and with instructions! Haven't changed it out yet, but I'm excited to!
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08-01-2016, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lil
Trailer: '84 13' Scamp & '14 homebuilt Benroy Teardrop
Minnesota
Posts: 333
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Thanks all. Order placed with Ian.
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“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” ― John Muir
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08-02-2016, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006
California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lil M.
Thanks all. Order placed with Ian.
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Good move Lil, I wouldn't notice any patina on a hinge......but I do notice it developing on me  .
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08-02-2016, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Darral
Trailer: Scamp Standard 13' 2010
Tennessee
Posts: 1,508
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Do you guys/gals ever "oil" the hinge parts?? I know from experience working around metal and brass all my life parts do. But these crazy hinges are SO different... While I dont want oily deposits running down the side of my Scamp, I still feel some of the "ball" parts should be lubed with light oil or light grease. Any thoughts??
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08-02-2016, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Donna D
Trailer: Escape 5.0 TA, 2014
Oregon
Posts: 24,531
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darral T.
Do you guys/gals ever "oil" the hinge parts?? I know from experience working around metal and brass all my life parts do. But these crazy hinges are SO different... While I dont want oily deposits running down the side of my Scamp, I still feel some of the "ball" parts should be lubed with light oil or light grease. Any thoughts?? 
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Ian's kit provides a tube of Synthetic teflon assembly lube. Since it's used from the beginning, don't know why you couldn't use it in the future.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-02-2016, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Darral
Trailer: Scamp Standard 13' 2010
Tennessee
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I like the "non-petroleum" lube. But I wonder how much of the grease could get into the "tight" spots where oil would penetrate. Maybe working the door back and forth? I've never worked on my hinges (still dont need it) nor had them off or seen any apart in "real" life...just in pictures. All I know is, for these "curvy" RV's, they seem to work pretty good. I've just heard mine lately and in 6 yrs I've never lubed them.
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Originally Posted by Donna D.
Ian's kit provides a tube of Synthetic teflon assembly lube. Since it's used from the beginning, don't know why you couldn't use it in the future.
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08-02-2016, 11:45 AM
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Member
Name: Henry
Trailer: Scamp 2017 16-ft SD / FB
Texas
Posts: 55
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Hinge parts
Just upgraded my Scamp Hinge and have the old part. If you want them I'll send them to you free. Just send me your snail mail address
Gattopuin 64
Scamp 2011, 16-ft w/ SD - FB
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09-11-2016, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lil
Trailer: '84 13' Scamp & '14 homebuilt Benroy Teardrop
Minnesota
Posts: 333
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Gee, thanks for the offer, Gattopuin, but I already received the new parts kit and have just installed it. I did have to go to the hardware store and buy longer stainless steel bolts as there was no way I'd be able to apply enough pressure on the spring to get the nut threads to reach the bolt threads.  I'm still happy with the end result. Door opens and closes "real smooooth".
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“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” ― John Muir
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09-11-2016, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Roy
Trailer: 1972 boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Ontario
Posts: 4,957
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lil M.
I can order a replacement door hinge repair kit, but it's so shiny and new looking that I'm afraid it will look glaringly out of place since the pieces I need lack the patina of 32 years of "living".
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Throw the shiny parts in anything that contains Oxalic acid and your patina will appear sooner.
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09-11-2016, 07:24 PM
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Commercial Member
Name: Ian
Trailer: 1974 Boler 1300 - 2014 Escape 19'
Alberta
Posts: 1,353
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lil M.
Gee, thanks for the offer, Gattopuin, but I already received the new parts kit and have just installed it. I did have to go to the hardware store and buy longer stainless steel bolts as there was no way I'd be able to apply enough pressure on the spring to get the nut threads to reach the bolt threads. Attachment 99666 I'm still happy with the end result. Door opens and closes "real smooooth".
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Hi Lil
You shouldn't need to use a longer bolt.
The picture shows the nylon washer on top of the spring. When correctly installed the lower nylon washer goes between the bottom end of the spring and the locknut.
The longer bolt you installed won't hurt anything.
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