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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By Gail Shook
Refrigerator Mystery

Hello - I am hoping someone may have encounter this issue and can offer some suggestions. I have a 6.0 cu refrigerator in my 19 foot Scamp. I have confirmed the refrigerator is on and it is on auto...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-13-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,144
Posted By Gail Shook
SOLD - Administrator please archive. Thanks.

SOLD - Administrator please archive. Thanks.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-16-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,144
Posted By Gail Shook
It is a a standard layout. It has the side...

It is a a standard layout. It has the side toilet/shower combo (wet bath) and the couch at the front (makes into bunk beds).

Let me know if you have additional questions.

Gail
Forum: Classified Archives 06-15-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,144
Posted By Gail Shook
SOLD:2004 19ft Scamp 5th Wheel Trailer

2004 19 foot Scamp 5th Wheel Trailer -$14,5007244272443724447244572446724477244872449
2nd owner, Non-smoking
Side bathroom/shower
Sleeps 6
1.9 cu. ft. refrigerator
2 burner stove
Dual propane...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-11-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,282
Posted By Gail Shook
Yeah, I had heard getting heat and air up to the...

Yeah, I had heard getting heat and air up to the loft area could be an issue. I asked Scamp about that and they said heat shouldn't be a problem since hot air rises. Regarding cool air they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-11-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,282
Posted By Gail Shook
Possibly Purchasing New Scamp 5th Wheel

I am considering replacing my current Scamp with a new one. I have been talking to a salesperson at Scamp about options. I currently own a standard layout 5th wheel and I am looking to upgrading to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-05-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,254
Posted By Gail Shook
Shower Pump Question (Empty shower pan in 5th Wheel Scamp)

I was wondering if anyone else has had a problem with the pump that empties the shower pan. I am trying to figure out if I need to look at replacing it or not. Sometimes when I flip the pump on it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,832
Posted By Gail Shook
Scamp Escape Hatch Lid (Replacement Needed)

I am hoping someone can help me out. I have a Scamp 19'. When I was washing it the other day I found that one of the escape hatch lids has a corner broken off. Further inspection shows that both...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Gail Shook
Thumbs up IT IS DONE!!! The new landing gear leg from...

IT IS DONE!!!

The new landing gear leg from Scamp arrived very quickly and shipping was not bad either. The good news is that the tube came with a new leg assembly too. Installing it would have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Gail Shook
A checklist is great but you are correct it is...

A checklist is great but you are correct it is easy to rush through it. Especially when you are wanting to get going. My problem is I have too many people who like to "help". I tend to set up,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-16-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Gail Shook
Well, it seems like I must be the only one who...

Well, it seems like I must be the only one who has ever forgot to put up one of the legs on the front landing gear of a Scamp 5th Wheel. :hmm Managed to not only put a bow in the leg that slides...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Gail Shook
Scamp 5th Wheel front landing gear (Friday the 13th was bad)

Okay, yesterday was Friday the 13th and somehow I didn't complete my normal check when hooking up the camper and managed to drive about 50 feet with one of the front landing gear legs down. Not a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-26-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,386
Posted By Gail Shook
Okay, I removed ~5 screws from the bottom of the...

Okay, I removed ~5 screws from the bottom of the inside trim. The very first one I remove water ran out of it. I removed the next 3 or 4 and each of the screws were wet. The next two were dry. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-26-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,386
Posted By Gail Shook
Scamp Sliding Window Leak

Okay, I am desperate for help. I have two windows in my 5th wheel Scamp that are leaking but I can't figure out how to fix. One is the back window and other is the side window in the loft.

Water...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-03-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,630
Posted By Gail Shook
Post Reporting back on adding a motor to eliminate...

Reporting back on adding a motor to eliminate hand cranking.

This weekend with my dad's help the motor and switch were mounted. It wasn't difficult.

I am happy to report that it works...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-22-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,630
Posted By Gail Shook
Peter, I glad to hear the motor worked great. ...

Peter, I glad to hear the motor worked great. Sorry about the switch. I will admit I didn't wait for your response but ordered a complete Atwood 5th Wheel Jack 12v DC Motor Kit 75391 from ebay for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-19-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,630
Posted By Gail Shook
Has anyone added the optional motor to the front...

Has anyone added the optional motor to the front jacks on the Scamp 5th Wheel instead of hand cranking?

If so can you let me know if this works well or not. I am looking for something different...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-15-2009, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,375
Posted By Gail Shook
Jeremy, I am so glad you are keeping your...

Jeremy,

I am so glad you are keeping your Scamp! When I first saw you had placed it up for sale I was like NOOOOO! Don't do it. You will regret it and want it back the minute it is gone.
...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-22-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,794
Posted By Gail Shook
Kevin: Thanks for posting the picture, that is...

Kevin: Thanks for posting the picture, that is the type of "iron" I am talking about.

Carolyn: I also have a couple of those camp forks. Love them for roasting marshmallows. Also love that...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-22-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,794
Posted By Gail Shook
I am not sure there is such a thing but I am...

I am not sure there is such a thing but I am looking for a pie iron with a folding or telescoping handle. I just think it would be easier to store if the handle telescoped or folded.

I have done...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,666
Posted By Gail Shook
Good News. The leak is now fixed. :banana ...

Good News. The leak is now fixed. :banana

Steve in the previous post was correct. The tapered end of the water inlet had broken off so every time I filled with water some would run down the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2008, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,626
Posted By Gail Shook
I need to replace the water inlet and discovered...

I need to replace the water inlet and discovered it is rivetted on.

I am assuming these are pop rivets?

Does Scamp use the same size throughout the camper and if so what size?

I heard rivets...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,666
Posted By Gail Shook
Locating the leak I talked about in a previous...

Locating the leak I talked about in a previous post has definitely been an adventure. Thank you to everyone who helped me track down the leak. The suggestion that the leak may be actually in a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,666
Posted By Gail Shook
Darwin, :duh Propane line. That completely...

Darwin,
:duh Propane line. That completely slipped my mind! Not a good thing. I will stay far away from that line. That is the last think I need to accidently hit.

Tomorrow, the plan is to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,666
Posted By Gail Shook
Thanks everyone for your great advice. I have...

Thanks everyone for your great advice. I have finally isolated the leak to when I fill the camper and when the camper is in motion and there is still some water in the water hoses running to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2008, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,666
Posted By Gail Shook
I have a leak in my 5th wheel Scamp that I am...

I have a leak in my 5th wheel Scamp that I am having difficulties figuring out where it is coming from.

Friday of Labor Day weekend I filled the water tank and took off on a ~150 mile trip. When...
Forum: General Chat 06-15-2008, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,948
Posted By Gail Shook
The flooding across the state is bad. Lost my...

The flooding across the state is bad. Lost my tow vehicle to floodwaters in Ames on May 30. Then this past Friday we were looking at implementing emergency plans in Des Moines (where I work) in...
Forum: General Chat 06-09-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,889
Posted By Gail Shook
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. No one...

Thanks everyone for your kind comments. No one was hurt so that indeed was a blessing. The dealership is looking for a replacement Ranger for me. They will give me a list and I will pick my 1st...
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2008, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,889
Posted By Gail Shook
Bowling pin was for a display for a silent...

Bowling pin was for a display for a silent auction I was putting a display together for. I was planning on attaching the gift certificates for bowling games, pizza and pop to the pin. My brand new...
Forum: General Chat 06-06-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,889
Posted By Gail Shook
I haven't had the opportunity to get out and camp...

I haven't had the opportunity to get out and camp yet this spring but was looking forward to getting out for a quick weekend really soon. Now I am not even sure when I will be getting out.

My...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,474
Posted By Gail Shook
Everyone, Thanks for all the help. ...

Everyone,


Thanks for all the help. Personally I am not concerned about the trip. I pretty much a wing it type traveler. My dad is the one really concerned. He has an older motorhome and had...
Forum: General Chat 04-27-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,474
Posted By Gail Shook
Pete, You are awesome!!!! The "Mountain...

Pete,
You are awesome!!!!

The "Mountain Directory West" is exactly what I am looking for.

I had looked at the DeLorme State Topo Atlas but I was unable to locate specific road grades.

If...
Forum: General Chat 04-27-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,474
Posted By Gail Shook
Okay, I have exhausted every resource I can...

Okay, I have exhausted every resource I can think of and I have bugged enough book and map stores that I probably am banned from most of them. I am searching for a map, atlas, website anything that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-29-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,920
Posted By Gail Shook
Thanks everyone for your great advice. I really...

Thanks everyone for your great advice. I really appreciate the great resouce everyone is. We decided not to put it under the hitch and instead cut the mat. If anyone is going to cut a bed mat we...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-29-2008, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,920
Posted By Gail Shook
Has anyone put a 5th wheel hitch in over the top...

Has anyone put a 5th wheel hitch in over the top of the bed mat? We are trying to decide it we should bolt the hitch through the mat or cut the mat around the hitch.

Any ideas or experiences...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,297
Posted By Gail Shook
Christi, I have looking for something...

Christi,

I have looking for something similar to put on the front legs of my Scamp. Where did you get them?

All the ones I have found are too large. It seems the legs used by Scamp are an odd...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By Gail Shook
Just the other day I was thinking about how much...

Just the other day I was thinking about how much I enjoy my 5th wheel Scamp. I was thinking how "lucky" I had been with not having a flat tire or any major issues. (Note to self: try not to break...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Posted By Gail Shook
My 5th wheel Scamp is a side bath model and the...

My 5th wheel Scamp is a side bath model and the whole air flow issue was the reason I looked for and purchased side bath model. My Scamp has a fantastic fan over the table in the back of the Scamp. ...
Forum: General Chat 07-26-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,359
Posted By Gail Shook
This evening (about 6:15 pm) I was headed north...

This evening (about 6:15 pm) I was headed north on I-35 from Des Moines toward Ames when I saw a semi with a flatbed trailer full of Scamps! It was headed south on (I-35). There were 2 - 13' Scamps...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-06-2007, 06:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,824
Posted By Gail Shook
BLMcClur - That is exactly what mine did at the...

BLMcClur - That is exactly what mine did at the end of last year. Several of us were sitting at night around a campfire and noticed the porchlight on the outside of my camper was pulsing. We were...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-02-2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,824
Posted By Gail Shook
I think I am going to try the simple solution...

I think I am going to try the simple solution first. I am going to unscrew the unit and pull it out and locate the circuit board. Hopefully we will be able to tell it is "fried" or not. Will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-02-2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,824
Posted By Gail Shook
Finally got out camping for the first time and I...

Finally got out camping for the first time and I am having issues with the power converter.

Before I went camping I fully charged the battery and then pulled it out to the campgrounds. (2004 19'...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,709
Posted By Gail Shook
Thanks everyone for all the great help. After a...

Thanks everyone for all the great help. After a couple of emails back and forth from Hoppy (the brake control manufacturer) and once again getting under the dash to check out the wires, the problem...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,709
Posted By Gail Shook
Hello all, I recently purchased a new towing...

Hello all,

I recently purchased a new towing vehicle. Went from a 1991 F-150 to a 2007 Ford Ranger XLT. The brake controller in the F-150 was a Impluse Electronic Trailer Brake Control by Hoppy....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-06-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,842
Posted By Gail Shook
Hopefully someone can chime in with a great idea....

Hopefully someone can chime in with a great idea. Over the 4th I was camping with several members of my family. Tuesday morning I was in my 5th wheel putting away few items when I heard and felt a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-26-2006, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,138
Posted By Gail Shook
David, I believe what you mean when you say...

David,

I believe what you mean when you say "two fitting" is that both of the tanks have regulators on them. My 5th wheel is set up simliar that between the two is a lever that I can switch from...
Forum: General Chat 06-04-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,914
Posted By Gail Shook
In my first fiberglass trailer (13' Scamp) the...

In my first fiberglass trailer (13' Scamp) the previous owners left: plates, silverware, cups, bowls, salt & pepper shakes, corn cob holders, tablecloth weights, tablecloth, potholders, towels,...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-03-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,155
Posted By Gail Shook
Sold to a gentleman in Minnesota, pending pickup...

Sold to a gentleman in Minnesota, pending pickup in 2 weeks.

Gail
Forum: General Chat 05-29-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,341
Posted By Gail Shook
Karalyn, In my 5th wheel Scamp I have a...

Karalyn,

In my 5th wheel Scamp I have a combination type unit that I can microwave in and bake in. I made toast the first time out because I couldn't believe it would work. It was the best toast...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-27-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,837
Posted By Gail Shook
I have paid to have my 13' Scamp waxed and it was...

I have paid to have my 13' Scamp waxed and it was worth every penny. Here is Iowa I called a local detailing place and they did it for around $90.00 That was 2 years ago. I would do it again in a...
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