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Old 03-16-2008, 03:42 PM   #21
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...We've greatly modified our 19' Scamp 5er side-bath trailer ... and have made lots of modifications up front, replacing the "gaucho" sofa with a chest-of-drawers, hang space, a pet bed/kennel area, laundry hamper space, cabinets, put in a bigger bed, and other handy things.

Looking at our list of modifications, most of the stuff we installed was storage space. Even if you're used to living small, living out of a trailer will challenge you for finding places to put stuff. Our way of dealing with the issue was to buy a trailer with a good basic floor plan, then change it to better meet our needs. ..
Have you put up any pictures and/or descirptions of your Mods? I am purchasing an old side bath Scamp 5er and will be converting it for extended travel on well off the beaten path travels. Having lived in campers several times I know the storage space issues.

Thankx in advance for any info you have.
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Old 03-16-2008, 04:14 PM   #22
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Have you put up any pictures and/or descirptions of your Mods? I am purchasing an old side bath Scamp 5er and will be converting it for extended travel on well off the beaten path travels. Having lived in campers several times I know the storage space issues.

Thankx in advance for any info you have.
George, Peter has done extensive changes to his Scamp. Rather than reposting pics, etc. I'd suggest you check out his profile (click on his name), then under the profile options (right side of screen) click on "Find member posts." Maybe one of these days, Peter will have a website, or something...
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:11 PM   #23
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Nathan,
I just seen a 5th wheel scamp on ebay. Item# 280209661436
Current bid is at : $3,500 with NO RESERVE! 7 Bids so far with just over 5 days to go. Looks pretty nice. But I don't know anything amount the 5th Wheel version of Fiberglass Travel Trailers.
Good Luck!
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Old 03-24-2008, 09:16 AM   #24
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We full-timed in a 24 foot standard travel trailer in one spot for two years - one man, one woman, one teenager and a 75 lb. dog. It works best if you have something like video games, books you read or crafts that can keep you busy when you must be shut up inside because of weather. We belong to the Good Sam Club and had insurance through them which we still have. They have regular RV/auto policies but also full-timer insurance - your choice and prices for full-timer are higher but include the type of liability coverage you have when you have a home insured. We also once stayed in a pop-up camper for 5 1/2 months in AZ and knew another family that had been in a pop-up for 2 years - not poor, trashy people but transitioning people - love campers and the freedom that you could get up in the morning and move if you wanted to. If your vehicle is a little larger you can store some items in something like those big zipper clear bags that quilts come in when you buy them - clear is nice because you can look around the bag without dumping it or endlessly groping through it. When we are in the house we always end up occupying just a few square feet in the living room most of the time so I don't see the difference for us - lots cheaper in the TT though. We are almost mid-50's now and do we just always get along - no, we are three Leos so if three lions can survive in a small spot.....Cathy
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