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09-22-2012, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Cricket
Trailer: 2005 Scamp 13'
Minnesota
Posts: 403
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is this axle ok? need help asap
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09-22-2012, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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With the wheel that far up in the wheel well either a small elephant has taken up residence or the axle is in serious trouble.
Several outside features look very old, further contributing to the thought that the axle is over 20 y.o. and has seen better days, and those days were 10-15 years ago.
BTW: W.W. tires are a give away to them being very old and will also have to be replaced.
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09-22-2012, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member
Name: kootenai girl
Trailer: 1976 Trillium 1300
British Columbia
Posts: 1,411
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That's a good picture of an axle in need of replacement!
You do need to realise though that any trailer from the seventies will ideally have it's axle replaced.
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09-22-2012, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 5,112
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Axle is shot, but nice hub caps!
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09-22-2012, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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As Bob says, a new axle & new tires would be the first items on my replacement list for this trailer.
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09-22-2012, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Cricket
Trailer: 2005 Scamp 13'
Minnesota
Posts: 403
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How much are new axles and where does one have them done?
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09-22-2012, 10:22 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Cricket
Trailer: 2005 Scamp 13'
Minnesota
Posts: 403
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Ok...so the inside looks pretty good. It is a boler americann out of witchita....#3103...so far got him down to 1800...too high or about right?
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09-22-2012, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 76 13 ft Scamp (fits in my Garage...Yeah)
Posts: 150
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anything on the west coast..mines not that low...but i could use a swap and brake install..im in simi valley ca... or maybe it is...
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09-22-2012, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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Better add another couple of hundred for new tires and wiring up the new brakes while you are at it.
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09-22-2012, 10:51 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Based on the age of the tires on it I would be surprised if its been used much in recent years so you may be looking at a new battery (good for only about 4 years) and propane tank (good for 12 years) as well.
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09-22-2012, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,137
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eggless,
Others have given you the answer. If you or anybody else finding this thread in the future wants to know why, I posted in a thread how to determine if your axle needs replacing. The first few posts will tell you all you need to know. How I fixed it was my thing, you don't need to go that far.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...arm-37248.html
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09-22-2012, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Cricket
Trailer: 2005 Scamp 13'
Minnesota
Posts: 403
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So another grand on top of the price plus painting and anything that needs to be addressed on the inside....as i do not know how to do any of that stuff and winter is coming and my garage isn't all that big....i think i better start with one in better shape...bummer.
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09-22-2012, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Why do you think it needs painting? Looks like a good wash job and Red Max Pro would make it look a whole lot better. You don't NEED propane or a battery to use the trailer. Consider it a hard-sided tent and take whatever tenting stuff you have for cooking, etc.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-22-2012, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,137
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eggless,
Any chance that is a boler American? If so I'd like the serial # and location to add to a thread.
I can't fit a trailer into a garage doing all my work outside. Donna D. has told many to consider your project as a tent on wheels. As long as it does not leak and you can tow it safely you can use it while you work on it. Our first major trip was over 3000 miles with duck tape closing a tree hole in the roof. You can see what is possible with a wreck here:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...can-25724.html
Six years later, I'm still working on it. They become a labour of love.
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09-22-2012, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,137
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You beat me to it Donna!
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09-22-2012, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy in TO
You beat me to it Donna!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-22-2012, 11:39 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,137
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I do thank you though.
That concept is what made us become a trashed trailer owner.
We are well beyond that now.
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09-22-2012, 11:55 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy in TO
We are well beyond that now.
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Yes you are! For people, like Cricket, that are looking to buy, it's all about budget, expectations and skills. There's so much information here and people to provide instructional assistance, we know anything can be done. One of my other favorite sayings is it doesn't need to be perfect, just perfect for you!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-22-2012, 12:46 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Cricket
Trailer: 2005 Scamp 13'
Minnesota
Posts: 403
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It is a boler american. It needs painting i think...lots and lots of peeling and chipping paint...i can see at four colors....i am thinking i probably should have bought it, but do not want to end up in over my head and have a trailer partially finished sitting in my yard. How much is the average paint job?
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