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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,015
Posted By Santiago
Hi Jon, Good to "see" you again. You...

Hi Jon,

Good to "see" you again.

You know, you are correct. On the 17 ft Escape I now recall the batteries being on rear bumper. You had an earlier 17 ft and am not sure if later models had...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,015
Posted By Santiago
Good morning Walt. I assume you are...

Good morning Walt.

I assume you are constrained by the typical Escape plastic battery box with hose venting to outside.

Your issue is needing more storage capacity. Have you considered...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-24-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Trailer SOLD

Trailer SOLD at asking price to first couple that came over to see it.

Thank you
Forum: General Chat 06-13-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,642
Posted By Santiago
Join the club Jim. I went round and round with...

Join the club Jim. I went round and round with Escape on this and agreed to take their small standard wet cell in a box with vent behind the spare tire where it won't be seen. I will use this brand...
Forum: General Chat 06-13-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,642
Posted By Santiago
This is exactly what LifeLine told me Mike. They...

This is exactly what LifeLine told me Mike. They are used in RV interior spaces as any small amount of potential gassing, not likely, will disperse. What they don't want to see is their batteries in...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-13-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Hi Bobbie, post #10 above shows the extension as...

Hi Bobbie, post #10 above shows the extension as it exists. It is a top attached to an aluminum frame with stainless screws. The frame does not attach to the fiberglass hull in any way.

The...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-12-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Hello Bobbie, I understand your concern with the...

Hello Bobbie, I understand your concern with the Scamp's 7'-6" published exterior height. Deleting the hatch will not help. Reason is that right around 07-08 the factory had a fire. Can find the...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By Santiago
Oh my God Martin, your situation, outlook and...

Oh my God Martin, your situation, outlook and plans are almost identical to ours. The only difference is our son in law is in the Air Force and is everywhere in the world but here. Afghanistan was...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,642
Posted By Santiago
I talked to the LifeLine tech department recently...

I talked to the LifeLine tech department recently out gassing of AGMs when housed inside the trailer. Not an issue, its standard practice he said. I asked about their published statement that says...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-10-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Final view. Many more detail views available on...

Final view. Many more detail views available on request. Please PM me and I will send and answer any questions.

Factory spare tire and cover available. Two brand new ThinLites for each end under...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-10-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Aside from Scamp over head cabinets on each end...

Aside from Scamp over head cabinets on each end there are two shelves over rear window, curb side has small towel drying rack. Scamp optional folding screen shown.

New Shurflo on demand faucet...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-10-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Two more views of the undercoating. When the...

Two more views of the undercoating.
When the counter extension went up, the front seating had to be removed. It's available, never used, and ready to trim to size so that it fits under the counter...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-10-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Looking at the trailer's home base ( our garage )...

Looking at the trailer's home base ( our garage ) No UV rays beating the fiberglass. Our Escape on order we will need us to purchase a good quality cover. Undercoating double sprayed to protect from...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-10-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
'05 Scamp 13 towed by our 180 hp 2003 VW Passat....

'05 Scamp 13 towed by our 180 hp 2003 VW Passat. Easy towing with this car highly recommend.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-10-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,134
Posted By Santiago
I totally agree with you Mike. A black tank is...

I totally agree with you Mike. A black tank is useful when stationed at a site with full hookups for a good amount of time and you have a large family that will use the toilet big time.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-10-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Sorry Randy, no bathroom. I did forget to...

Sorry Randy, no bathroom.

I did forget to mention it also has the optional 22 gallon grey tank.

Don't how common bathrooms on the 13ft are. If that is a concern you might want to look at the...
Forum: General Chat 06-10-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By Santiago
Good morning Martin, your situation is almost...

Good morning Martin, your situation is almost identical to mine.

From my experience you are doing the right thing, wish I had sold my 05 Scamp 13 years ago when we too started re-building our...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-09-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
Hi Alan, will get them put together by morning,...

Hi Alan, will get them put together by morning, thanks.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-09-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Santiago
SOLD: '05 Scamp - 13ft Garaged, excellent condition ( Southern California )

Retiring in three months, have larger Escape trailer on order.
Sadly, due to demanding job, Scamp did not get the use originally intended when ordered late 2005. Asking $9,000 USD

Features:

...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-08-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,026
Posted By Santiago
Roger I wondered about that GFI too !

Roger I wondered about that GFI too !
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-08-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,026
Posted By Santiago
For a little more than $200 I would consider this...

For a little more than $200 I would consider this Samlex Solar PST-600-12 PST Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter. 600 watts.

Great reviews and as I recall very low RF noise.

I plan on adding to my...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-08-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,134
Posted By Santiago
With conventional wisdom, especially in high end...

With conventional wisdom, especially in high end trailers, being that toilet/black tank be the norm I can see why Oliver does not offer a cassette as an option.
It also makes life easier with long...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,380
Posted By Santiago
Ian, it's beautiful. Aren't barrels also held...

Ian, it's beautiful. Aren't barrels also held tight with bands ? I think I see brads going through.
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 37,243
Posted By Santiago
Roger, in California we don't have that set up,...

Roger, in California we don't have that set up, that I am aware of. My soon to be sold 05 Scamp 13 has had TRVL EGG plates from day one. Now that we have an Escape on order ( for retirement Canada...
Forum: General Chat 06-06-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 37,243
Posted By Santiago
Hi, our 13ft Scamp was named "Travelling Egg"....

Hi, our 13ft Scamp was named "Travelling Egg". Upon its sale, within the next week or so, we will transfer the name and license plate with that name to the new Escape on order.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,051
Posted By Santiago
Hello, I was VERY impressed with YouHauler's AC...

Hello, I was VERY impressed with YouHauler's AC install in his, what else, U Haul.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/my-best-add-on-air-conditionned-in-my-u-haul-ct-13-a-59256.html
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,079
Posted By Santiago
I think Lance trailers have aluminum "stud" that...

I think Lance trailers have aluminum "stud" that cause thermal bridging. I would look at the Big Foot line of trailers as they made for 4 seasons, double wall with insulation between the fiberglass...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,079
Posted By Santiago
There is no substitute for good insulation, tanks...

There is no substitute for good insulation, tanks within the heated envelope and thermal windows. I like winter camping a lot and always found most small trailers short on winter comfort due to...
Forum: General Chat 08-28-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By Santiago
Mike, if you decide to purchase a new Big Foot,...

Mike, if you decide to purchase a new Big Foot, you might look into buying from a dealer in B.C. as they sell to US buyers all the time. They drop it off at the border, do all the paperwork and you...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-27-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,354
Posted By Santiago
Norm and Ginny, I like your sense of humor. We...

Norm and Ginny, I like your sense of humor.
We don't own a King size bed so I guess our marriage is safe for now ; > )
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-27-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,354
Posted By Santiago
Norm and Ginny, my wife Kim and I found your post...

Norm and Ginny, my wife Kim and I found your post to be refreshing, heartfelt and so true. Your years happy together as well as your outlook is inspiring, thank you for your gift to many of us.

I...
Forum: General Chat 08-15-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 57,782
Posted By Santiago
Darral, I think you are not being fair to Floyd...

Darral, I think you are not being fair to Floyd saying such nonsense. Floyd strikes me as a serious man and I respect his opinions and his fondness of the Scamp design as he makes a good argument...
Forum: General Chat 08-15-2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 57,782
Posted By Santiago
Exactly ! Scamp has character, it's still an...

Exactly ! Scamp has character, it's still an icon with Boler DNA.
Forum: General Chat 08-15-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 57,782
Posted By Santiago
Hello everyone, nice to be back. When I joined...

Hello everyone, nice to be back. When I joined the forum back in 2004, I learned the advantages of molded fiberglass over the stickies I had in past years.

Mind you, there was no Escape then, I...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,958
Posted By Santiago
Great photos Tim. Thanks for asking Nicholas many...

Great photos Tim. Thanks for asking Nicholas many of the questions I had. He answered many for me earlier.

Glad everyone had a chance to see it.

Santiago in Anaheim
Forum: General Chat 07-09-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,549
Posted By Santiago
Thanks BigLew, yes I did see them earlier and...

Thanks BigLew, yes I did see them earlier and enjoyed them. You did a good job reporting back after your trip. The pics are clear and very informative. Wish Nicholas's web site had them.

Did they...
Forum: General Chat 07-08-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,549
Posted By Santiago
That's a great idea CPA. Yes delivery costs are...

That's a great idea CPA. Yes delivery costs are pricey. Will keep that in mind, although I would prefer visiting the factory and getting the orientation first hand if possible.

By the way I am in...
Forum: General Chat 07-08-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,549
Posted By Santiago
Tim, that's great news. Yes please do get...

Tim, that's great news.

Yes please do get back to us with photos if you can. I wish I could attend but I am on the West Coast.

Can you find out if the over all height is 7'-5". Can you eyeball...
Forum: General Chat 07-07-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,549
Posted By Santiago
Any word from Lil Snoozy ?

I've followed the posts regrading Lil Snoozy with great interest but don't see any activity or progress reports from Nicholas.

Anyone heard what they are up to ? How they are doing ? Sales ?
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,481
Posted By Santiago
Boy, I didn't expect a 13 footer shower to be...

Boy, I didn't expect a 13 footer shower to be popular.

Yes I will post as soon as I return from a Scamp trip coming up in a few days. My fabulous wife and I just "camped" out three days last week...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-25-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,481
Posted By Santiago
Coach, I can't produce pictures just yet but...

Coach,

I can't produce pictures just yet but I will try to describe what I did in general terms and you can tell me if you are still interested in my shower set up.

My shower is probably a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-25-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,481
Posted By Santiago
Hi fellow eggers. I haven't posted in a long...

Hi fellow eggers. I haven't posted in a long time. I have a 2005 13 ft Scamp.

Anyway, I recently added a nice hot shower that gets set up in a few minutes, is about 30 inches in diameter and...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-22-2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,836
Posted By Santiago
Hi Gina, Got your reply at the other Heart...

Hi Gina,

Got your reply at the other Heart Bar thread.
Yes Sharon is very nice and my girlfriend Kim complimented her beautiful green eyes.

We would love to attend this Rally as it would...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2006, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By Santiago
Hi Gina, My no longer green girlfriend had a...

Hi Gina,

My no longer green girlfriend had a great time at Heart Bar. We met Peggy the host lady and Sharon who seems to work there, she rides her cart all over.

They both know you and enjoy...
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By Santiago
Oh I forgot, the weekend is August 18 and 19th.

Oh I forgot, the weekend is August 18 and 19th.
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By Santiago
Gina, I made reservations for Heart Bar...

Gina,

I made reservations for Heart Bar Friday and Saturday night spot #28. If you are around drop by and say hello. 13 ft Scamp and Passat wagon.

Many spots at this camp ground are not...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By Santiago
Thanks again Gina. Yes the trails around...

Thanks again Gina.

Yes the trails around there are nice. I went down the road and hiked the Crazy Horse Trail which was not too easy but ok for a beginner.

Bears don't bother me as I sleep out...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By Santiago
Gina, thank you soooo much for the info. You...

Gina, thank you soooo much for the info. You saved me from introducing someone to trailer style camping that would have been a turn-off.

I once stayed at Heart Bar years ago, car camping and yes...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By Santiago
Hi, I am thinking of taking a non camping...

Hi,

I am thinking of taking a non camping friend for one night to Bartin Flats as thats fairly close to home. Anyone in Southern California have experience with this campground ?

If so,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-08-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,562
Posted By Santiago
Thank you for the clarification Tom. Looks like a...

Thank you for the clarification Tom. Looks like a worthwhile venture and the product itself has a great reputation. It' the only currently manufactured egg in North America that has Euro like...
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